Clinton, New Jersey Weather
Clinton, New Jersey — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast, soil and crop conditions for Clinton, Essex County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Clinton. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Clinton is published on the Essex County Airport (KCDW) page, 3 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 6 airfields within reach of Clinton have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Clinton: Morristown Municipal Airport (KMMU) 12 km · Teterboro Airport (KTEB) 22 km · Newark Liberty International Airport (KEWR) 24 km · Linden Airport (KLDJ) 30 km · Somerset Airport (KSMQ) 41 km
Conditions reported at KCDW describe the airfield itself. Weather 3 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Clinton specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Clinton.
About Clinton, New Jersey
Clinton, New Jersey, unfolds across a landscape sculpted by the slow, deliberate hand of time and water. It lies 3.8 miles south-south-west of Wayne, NJ (from Wayne, NJ: bearing 212°T), and is situated 6.4 miles north-north-west of Essex. Rolling hills, softened by a verdant cloak of deciduous trees, give way to the meandering path of the South Branch of the Raritan River, its waters reflecting the ever-changing sky in a liquid mirror. The air here carries a clean, earthy scent, particularly in the late afternoon when the sun dips low, casting long shadows that stretch and deepen across the fields and through the quiet residential streets. Old stone walls, their moss-covered faces whispering of generations past, trace the boundaries of farms and properties, a testament to the enduring connection between the people and the land. The character of Clinton is one of quiet resilience, a place where the natural world remains an ever-present companion, shaping the pace and outlook of those who call it home. The history of Clinton is deeply intertwined with the very flow of the South Branch, which once powered the mills that fueled its early growth. From its origins as a hub for agriculture and early industry, the town has navigated the ebb and flow of economic tides, adapting and evolving with each passing era. While the clatter of gristmills and iron furnaces has long since faded, a spirit of innovation and craftsmanship persists, evident in the preserved architecture of its historic district and the thriving small businesses that line its main thoroughfares. The iconic Red Mill, a stoic sentinel on the riverbank, stands as a tangible link to this industrial past, its sturdy stone walls a reminder of the ingenuity that once defined Clinton. Today, the local economy draws strength from a blend of commerce, services, and the enduring appeal of its picturesque setting, offering a lifestyle that balances the conveniences of modern life with a profound appreciation for its heritage and natural beauty.
Live animated radar for Clinton and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East · Public domain · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Clinton, Essex County, New Jersey |
| Coordinates | 40.879266°N, 74.314872°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 07435, 08809 |
| Area Code | 973, 862, 908 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Clinton, New Jersey Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Clinton, New Jersey, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Clinton includes coordinates 40.879266°N, 74.314872°W, situated in Essex County. ZIP code 07435, 08809. Telephone area code: 973, 862, 908. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/New_York).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
